Seneca FoodsSENEM 64 ROA % is 8.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 4.05. GuruFocus rates SENEM with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $68.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,990 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Seneca Foods ranks better than 81.41% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Seneca Foods's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $101 Mil.
Seneca Foods's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,235 Mil. Therefore, Seneca Foods's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seneca Foods's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SENEM'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.84 Med: 4.05 Max: 13.87
Current: 9.29
During the past 13 years, Seneca Foods's highest ROA % was 13.87%. The lowest was -0.84%. And the median was 4.05%.
SENEM's ROA % is ranked better than 81.41% of 1990
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.26
vs SENEM: 9.29
Seneca Foods (OTCPK:SENEM) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
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Seneca Foods ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seneca Foods's ROA % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Seneca Foods's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Seneca Foods ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Seneca Foods's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seneca Foods's ROA % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Seneca Foods (SENEM) has a ROA % of 8.19% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Seneca Foods and its competitors. This is 102% above median its historical median of 4.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Seneca Foods ranks #370 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Seneca Foods' ROA % too high?
Seneca Foods' current ROA % of 8.19% is 102% above median its 10-year median of 4.05. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.26. Seneca Foods' value of 8.19% is 151.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seneca Foods ranks #370 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Seneca Foods has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seneca Foods' ROA % compare to BRBR and SMPL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Seneca Foods ranks #370 out of 1990 companies for ROA %. This places Seneca Foods in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.26. Seneca Foods' value of 8.19% is 151.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.05 vs. the industry median of 3.26, Seneca Foods has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.26, based on 1,990 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Seneca Foods's current ROA % of 8.19% is 151.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Seneca Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seneca Foods's current ROA % is 8.19%, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 4.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seneca Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seneca Foods (SENEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $68.33, compared to a current price of $140.00 — trading 104.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.19%, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 4.05 and 151.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.26. Seneca Foods' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Seneca Foods (SENEM), the current ROA % is 8.19% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Seneca Foods (SENEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seneca Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $140.00 is trading 104.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $68.33.
GuruFocus considers Seneca Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SENEM:
ROA %: 8.19% (102% above median its 10-year median of 4.05)
GF Value™: $68.33 vs. price of $140.00 (104.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 151.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#370 of 1990)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SENEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seneca Foods Corp is a provider of packaged fruits and vegetables. The facilities are comprised of plants for packaging, can manufacturing, seed production, a farming operation and a logistical support network. The Company manages its business almost entirely on the basis of two reportable food packaging segments: Vegetable and Fruit/Snack. The Other category comprises non-food operations including revenue derived from the sale of cans, ends, seed, and outside revenue from the Company's aircraft operations, and certain corporate items. The Company's principal product offerings include canned, frozen and jarred fruits and vegetables, as well as packaged snack chips. Its brands are Aunt Nellie's, Cherry man, GREEN VALLEY, Libby's, READ, and SENECA APPLE CHIPS.
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